Google is limiting certain Android devices' ability to side-load third-party apps, and it's all in the name of safety. But ...

Sometimes, not every Android app will be available on the Google Play Store in your region, which means you'll need to install the APK file instead.

Google is slowly rolling out new restrictions on sideloading for Android. Eventually, developers will have to verify their ...

One of the security updates baked into Android 14 is a feature that blocks you from installing some older apps built for Android 5.1 or earlier… kind of. If you’ve got a shiny new phone or ...

A Google Play Store feature that automatically opens downloaded apps has been in the works since 2024. Users are finally ...

App downloads consume a considerable amount of data, which is why some phones won't download apps when not connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Android will now scan sideloaded apps for malware at install time Sideloaded app installs can be delayed by a fullscreen virus-scanner interface.

He then tried installing that same app on a phone using Android 14, and it installed. So, it appears that Android 15 will no longer allow you to download apps targeted at Android 6.

So, you want to install Android apps on your PC? Good news, you can! Here's how.